Aztecs

'the most beautifully constructed and effectively designed exhibition of its kind I have encountered. It is accessible, comprehensible and compelling. It tells a fascinating story with clarity and style' - Telegraph

Published to complement the first exhibition in Britain specifically dedicated to the world of the Aztecs, this magnificent book charts the rise of this remarkable people and documents the splendours of their artistic legacy. More than 350 works in a variety of mediums are illustrated in this catalogue with nine essays by leading Mexica, European and American scholars explore the Aztecs' view of the cosmos and their place within it.

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